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Ever since reading about it in a magazine (I think it was InStyle, but it may have been Elle) I have been keen to road test this tip.

So out came the Windex, a standard household glass cleaner, and the roll of paper towel. I sprayed windex directly onto two patent handbags and a few pairs of patent shoes and rubbed them dry with paper towel.

Bingo! It works especially well on black patent leather, making it look extra shiny and polished. My magpie gene is rejoicing.

It was in November InStyle, they had lots of great tips on how to make your clothes last longer. Another useful tip is to spray your white garments with lemon juice or white vinegar before washing. I’m definitely keeping that page forever.